Samantha Brayton
Haverford,PA
Summary
Motivated organic chemist with hands-on experience collecting organic and analytical samples, operating multiple analytical/spectroscopic instruments and presenting and preparing research reports. Reliable, punctual and diligent individual with proficiency in synthetic techniques. Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional research teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Villanova Univeristy
Villanova, PA
06.2021 - Current
- Synthesized soft quaternary phosphonium compounds (QPCs) as a new class of potent and environmentally conscious bis-cationic QPC disinfectants.
- Extensive experience with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LCMS).
- Assisted with writing and editing experimental results for publication in journals.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on enhancing novel antimicrobial agents.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Synthesized small molecule imines to conduct kinetic studies in varying acidic/basic solutions; observed undocumented bi-phasic decay.
- Characterized imines with 1 H NMR; recorded kinetics on UV-Vis and Mathcad
- Synthesized varying spiro-compounds with Danishefsky’s Diene and beta-keto-amines with Eschenmoser’s salt.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis; organizing findings
- Publication Development
- Paper Proofreading
- Quantitative Research
- Mass Spectroscopy
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Laboratory Experiments
- Experience general and organic chemistry tutor
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Lab Safety
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Organization and Planning Skills
Timeline
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Villanova Univeristy
06.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Shippensburg University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Chemistry
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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